Mount Vernon City Council
City/Town/Village
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Mount Vernon plans urban renewal for Public Square
Jun 29, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council designated Taugher block as an urban renewal area on June 22.
Mount Vernon approves contract for St. Vincent de Paul School cop
Jun 29, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council approved hiring a full-time resource officer for St. Vincent de Paul School on June 22.
Mount Vernon, Clinton Township, want end to water & sewer district board
Jun 15, 2026
Mount Vernon City Council and Clinton Township are considering dissolving their joint water and sewer district board after determining it may no longer be necessary.
Mount Vernon, Knox Land Bank team to fix North Norton Street
Jun 1, 2026
The Knox County Land Bank is leading a $33,325 project aimed at stabilizing North Norton Street in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon changes dental insurance, drops sick time donations
May 18, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council approved changes to employee health benefits at its May 11 meeting.
Mount Vernon to use ODOT funds to help with truck routing
May 18, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council approved seeking an Ohio Department of Transportation grant for road improvements aimed at easing truck traffic near Heartland Commerce Park.
Mount Vernon approves College Township fire contract
May 4, 2026
Mount Vernon City Council approved renewing its fire service contract with College Township on April 27.
Mount Vernon clarifies its RV storage law
May 4, 2026
Mount Vernon City Council has updated its vehicle storage ordinance following concerns about unregistered or poorly maintained RVs and trailers.
Knox County parent raises concerns over student senior tag game
Apr 19, 2026
A local parent addressed Knox County officials about safety concerns surrounding 'senior tag,' an unsanctioned student game involving water guns mistaken for real weapons.
Mount Vernon hiring experts to clean up coal waste, asbestos
Apr 19, 2026
Mount Vernon City Council has approved hiring a qualified firm for brownfield remediation at two major projects following concerns over coal waste and asbestos contamination.
Mount Vernon requires recycling as often as trash pickup
Apr 19, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council clarified local ordinances requiring garbage haulers to collect recycling as frequently as trash service.
Mount Vernon shifts taxicab regulations to Utilities Commission
Apr 19, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council has moved regulation of taxi cab companies and drivers under its Utilities Commission following an April 13 vote.
O'Reilly Auto Parts plans to build new store on Coshocton Avenue
Apr 13, 2026
The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission has recommended rezoning parcels on Coshocton Avenue for a larger O'Reilly Auto Parts store.
Mount Vernon approves $29 million in debt for new police headquarters
Mar 31, 2026
Mount Vernon plans up to $29 million in new debt for constructing a police headquarters while retiring older obligations.
Alternate members to stop Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission meeting cancellations
Mar 31, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council has approved adding alternate members to its Civil Service Commission after repeated meeting cancellations due to lack of quorum.
Mount Vernon hiring person to recruit small business, handle crisis communication
Mar 31, 2026
Mount Vernon City Council approved hiring a community development and public information officer on March 23.
Mount Vernon council backs application for $5 million in federal funds
Mar 16, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council approved a resolution supporting an application for $5 million in federal funds aimed at enhancing its wastewater treatment system.
Mount Vernon considers hiring community development, public information post
Mar 16, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council discussed creating a new community development and public information officer position at its March 9 meeting.
Mount Vernon could impose fines on consumers fail to install approved backflow devices
Mar 9, 2026
The Mount Vernon Utilities Commission discussed new rules requiring inspections and possible fines for not installing approved backflow protection devices.
Mount Vernon seeks more ODOT funds for sidewalks
Mar 2, 2026
The Mount Vernon City Council has approved a grant application for further phases of its Safe Routes to School project.